IMCPL's Newest Biographies

Escape from Camp 14 : one man's remarkable odyssey from North Korea to freedom in the West

by Harden, Blaine
Twenty-six years ago, Shin Dong-hyuk was born inside Camp 14, one of five sprawling political prisons in the mountains of North Korea. This is the gripping, terrifying story of his escape from this no-exit prison-- to freedom in South Korea.

Restaurant man

by Bastianich, Joseph

Heaven is here : an incredible story of hope, triumph, and everyday joy

by Nielson, Stephanie
A poignant and inspirational memoir that chronicles Stephanie Nielson's life before and after the horrific plane crash that changed her path forever.

Lets pretend this never happened a mostly true memoir

by Lawson, Jenny
In an illustrated memoir, the creator of the Bloggess blog shares humorous stories from her life, including her awkward upbringing in Texas and her relationship with her husband.

Butterfly in the typewriter : the tragic life of John Kennedy Toole and the remarkable story of A confederacy of dunces

by MacLauchlin, Cory

Rather outspoken : my life in the news

by Rather, Dan

Queen of the conqueror : the life of Matilda, wife of William I

by Borman, Tracy

Wild : from lost to found on the Pacific Crest Trail

by Strayed, Cheryl
A powerful, blazingly honest, inspiring memoir: the story of a 1,100 mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe--and built her back up again.

King Peggy : an American secretary, her royal destiny, and the inspiring story of how she changed an African village

by Bartels, Peggielene
"King Peggy" is the charming real-life fairy tale of an American secretary who discovers she has been chosen king of an impoverished fishing village on the west coast of Africa.

We heard the heavens then : a memoir of Iran

by Minu-Sepehr, Aria

Making piece : a memoir of love, loss, and pie

by Howard, Beth M.
Relates the sudden death of the author's husband and her decision to pack up the RV he left behind and embark on a cross-country journey, during which she used America's quintessential comfort food and the simple act of giving to overcome tragedy.

Mike Wallace : a life

by Rader, Peter
The untold story of how the world's most feared TV reporter transformed his inner darkness into a journalistic juggernaut that riveted millions and redefined the landscape of television news In his four decades as the front man for "60 Minutes."